Our friends, and fellow Aggies, The Baird’s, invited us over for a Cotton Bowl watch party. The Aggies had a pretty good season this year and we were matched up to play the LSU tigers at Cowboys Stadium. The Aggies didn’t bring home the win, but I’m proud of them anyway.
Thank you for having us over to watch the game!
Future Aggies: Presley & Caitlin (Class of 2033)
We’ll get ‘em next year boys! Whoop!!
Caitlin is 4 months old. Where does the time go? I’m not going to lie…some days seem to inch by one minute at a time. Others fly by in the blink of an eye and I have a hard time remembering all the details. This is when I wish I had time to keep a daily journal, but it also makes me thankful for the blog…a catalog of our favorite memories.
Caitlin, you are such a joy and what a big month it’s been! You are so alert and attentive, and you love to stand up (with assistance of course) so you can see all the action. I sometimes call you ‘Miss Serious’. You are sleeping through the night (5-7 hours between feedings) and mommy really appreciates that. When you want something, you grab it, and it goes immediately into your mouth. You know mommy and daddy’s voices and you light up when you see either one of us. What a wonderful feeling!
You’ve moved into your room and sleep in your crib. We started slowly with naps and then tried a full night. I slept in the recliner in your room the first two nights to make sure you were ok. You are becoming such a good napper too. We started supplementing formula into your diet because I can’t keep up with how much milk you need.
You found your feet! Although you haven’t tried to put them in your mouth yet, you found them, and they usually entertain you for a while after you wake from a nap. I love to watch you on the monitor after you wake up and hear you talking to yourself. You wake up so happy…most of the time.
4-Month Stats:
Weight: 11 pounds, 14 ounces (10-25%)
Height: 24 inches (50%)
Head: 15.5 inches (20-25%)
Happy 4-month birthday baby girl!
I bought this adorable onesie before Caitlin was born. Maximus was our first “baby” and he is pretty darn cute…but Caitlin is so much cuter!
Shhh….don’t tell Max.
We had an amazing Christmas this year and it was so special because it was Caitlin’s first. I know she won’t remember the tree, the lights, the glitter and glam or the story behind the day, but one year she will. I look forward to next year and each following year when Caitlin will anticipate the traditions and help Michael and I create new family traditions. I think I did a good job overall of reigning myself in and not going overboard for our little girl…but it was tough!
Mom, Dad, Jared, Alicia and the dogs all came over for lunch at our place. My mom and I cooked while everyone else caught up and enjoyed a Maddux jalapeno cheese log. After lunch, we took a few pictures and then settled in for the process of opening presents. I’m not sure when it started, probably when Jared and I were little, but we each take turns opening up a gift, one-by-one, so everyone can watch, and we balance it out so that in the end, everyone has one gift left, usually the best one. Caitlin passed out about half way through the gift opening but she got some great things.
My favorite gift this year didn’t come wrapped in a box or stuffed in a bag. There was no wrapping paper to tear or a ribbon to untie. It can’t be returned, nor did it come with a gift receipt. My ultimate gift this year was the birth of my beautiful daughter and I thank God everyday for trusting me enough to be her mom.
Below are a few pictures from the day…
Below is a series of pictures I took of Caitlin at night with the Christmas tree. I sometimes like to think I know what she is thinking…
Don’t worry…the candy cane prop is plastic and we kept an eye on her the entire time.
I added a few angel wing ornaments this year to represent Caitlin…my little angel.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!
This year we were invited to the Rawal’s new house to celebrate the holidays with a few of my high school friends and their families. I love that this event was pulled together so quickly and we were all able to make it (except for Johnisha in Vegas. We miss you!). I’ve known these ladies since high school (Go Elks!) and some longer than that.
We decided to do a potluck style Mexican dinner. The men grilled the fajita meat and Jaclyn cooked the rice and beans. I made 7-layer dip to nosh on before dinner and Tierra provided sopapilla cheesecake for dessert. Yum-mo! A must try if you’ve never had it.
It was so great to see everyone and a huge thank you to the Rawal family for hosting! I hope we can do it again next year!
Me and my baby girl
Her onesie says “Mommy’s Favorite Gift”
Jaclyn, Tamra, Shannon, Jill & Tierra
This year’s Texmas (I think it’s short for Christmas in Texas) was hosted by Courtney in her new house. You would think she’s been there for years because it’s already so well decorated and put together, but she’s just really good like that! Michael and I lucked out this year because Caitlin came with us (including half her stuff) and it was just around the corner from our house.
The tradition of Texmas started about 7 years ago and has evolved into a yearly gathering of six best friends and their husbands/significant others and our kids. (Wow, how we’ve grown!) The original gathering included a potluck dinner and games. Over the years, it’s grown to include a gift exchange complete with a website (for secret Santa), designed by the talented Mr. Trent.
We had a wonderful time this year…regardless of the boys attempt to ruin the annual game of Catch Phrase. (The girls won by the way!) We really should have our version of the rules typed up and published. One of my favorite parts of the night was the ladies decided to all sit at one table for dinner and the guys at the other. I love these girls and they always make the holidays so much better!
The dessert table and close ups of the goodies
I didn’t get any pictures of Miss Caitlin. She was sleeping when we arrived and passed out again during Catch Phrase.
